Yoga guru Baba Ramdev has sparked controversy again by comparing modern medicine to colonialism and religious invasions, claiming that "crores of people are dying" due to allopathic medications.
On the occasion of Independence Day, Baba Ramdev addressed the media, advocating for Ayurvedic medicine and criticizing modern medicine.
He stated, "The aspiration of dependence on only indigenous (Ayurvedic) medicine remains unfulfilled, as the toxic medications of allopathy cause millions of deaths annually."
Baba Ramdev drew historical parallels, saying, "According to the history we have studied, the British killed over ten crore people to gain their dominance over the world." He further compared modern medicine to religious invasions, stating, "In a similar vein, millions of people have been slaughtered under the name of Islam and numerous fatalities and casualties were recorded during purported movements sparked by the teachings of Lenin, Marx, and Mao."
However, Baba Ramdev alleged that modern medicine is even more harmful, claiming, "Toxic synthetic medications end the lives of crores of individuals every year." He vowed to intensify his efforts in promoting autonomous and indigenous medicine.
Notably, this statement comes after the Supreme Court recently closed a contempt case against Baba Ramdev and Patanjali Ayurveda MD Acharya Balkrishna.
The case involved misleading advertisements, which prompted the Indian Medical Association (IMA) to file a plea. The Supreme Court accepted apologies from both parties and warned them to abide by court decisions, stating, "We accept the apology tendered by the party. We explicitly caution them to refrain from violating court orders, as previously occurred in this case."
Despite repeated warnings and apologies, Baba Ramdev continues to publicly criticize modern medicine, promoting Ayurvedic products. His statements have sparked debate and raised concerns about misinformation and fearmongering.
In short, Baba Ramdev's statements and the Supreme Court's warnings highlight the ongoing controversy surrounding modern medicine and Ayurveda. While Baba Ramdev advocates for indigenous medicine, his comparisons to historical invasions and colonialism have sparked criticism. The Supreme Court's decision to close the contempt case while issuing a warning emphasizes the need for responsible statements and adherence to court orders. Baba Ramdev's continued criticism of modern medicine raises questions about the promotion of Ayurvedic products and the potential impact on public health.
(Input from various sources)
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